London: From Gatwick to the City with an Oyster Card [duplicate]

I am going to London in February and am not sure about all the uses of the Oyster Card. Can I use the Thameslink with an Oyster Card? Even in off-peak times such as 5am or 12 am?

Best Answer

The rules for using the card are available fromthis page

https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/rail-travel-outside-the-london-fare-zones#on-this-page-1

Basically, yes you can even though you are outside the normal area for Oyster services. Make sure you do not get the Gatwick Express but, as you say in your question, get Thameslink.

Check for possible strike action and other disruption on the National Rail site here

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/today.aspx

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Can I use my Oyster card from Gatwick to London?

Yes, you can travel between London and Gatwick using your Oyster card, although it's not always the cheapest ticket to Gatwick.

Can you copy an Oyster card?

Researchers in Holland reveal that London's contactless transport payment cards can be copied, allowing user to travel for free. A group of Dutch scientists at Radbound University in Nijmegen, Holland have discovered that the technology used in Mifare cards can be cloned by anyone with a standard laptop.

Is Gatwick Airport covered by Oyster card?

You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. It's quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket.

Can I use Oyster card twice?

1. Re: Can 2 people share one Oystercard and just swipe it twice? No.... One each.

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